Periodontal Disease affects the attachment of the tooth to bone. Teeth become mobile and have ugly gum recession due to the disease. In many cases the teeth need to be removed if the disease is untreated.
This lady was referred in because of her periodontal disease and imminent loss of all of her teeth. Dental implants were placed in her upper jaw and lower jaw and bridgework then constructed on top of the implants for a permanent and dazzling smile.